Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Vocabulary: Word Meanings 5

Question 1

The word WARY most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

cautious

Answer

Wary means feeling or showing caution about possible dangers.

Question 2

The word YEARN most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

long for

Answer

Yearn means to have an intense feeling of longing for something.

Question 3

The word ZEALOUS most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

enthusiastically devoted

Answer

Zealous means having or showing great energy or enthusiasm for a cause.

Question 4

The word ANTAGONIST most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

opponent

Answer

An antagonist is a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone.

Question 5

The word BARREN most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

unproductive

Answer

Barren means too poor to produce much or any vegetation; unproductive.

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